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AJ05 LND

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,138 mi
Last recorded102,138 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 LND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 102,138 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 99,306 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 96,730 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 94,229 miles

exhaust flexi is damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 92,330 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 89,252 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 84,239 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust flexi is damaged

screen has stone chips

Pass 20 Oct 2017 83,051 miles

exhaust flexi is damaged

nearside front outer cv gaiter is leaking grease

Fail 19 Oct 2017 83,041 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust flexi is damaged

nearside front outer cv gaiter is leaking grease

Pass 12 Oct 2016 81,239 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 79,248 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 77,164 miles

headlamp patterns are poor, slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 16 Oct 2013 73,332 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 69,518 miles

nearside front antiroll bar link ball joint gaitor split and close to failure

Pass 17 Oct 2011 64,900 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 64,900 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 22 Oct 2010 56,444 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 56,444 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 43,033 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AJ05 LND is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ05 LND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ05 LND registered?

AJ05 LND is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is AJ05 LND safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 LND shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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